Induction ATAD Catheter and Lower Segment Thickness

Influence of Lower Segment Thickness on Induction of Labor With Balloon Insertion (ATAD)

A prospective cohort study of pregnant women undergoing induction of labor at term .inculding- Women with a singleton pregnancy at ≥ 37 weeks' gestation, with a live fetus in cephalic presentation. all women will undergo transvaginal ultrasound assessment before induction of labor admission. Maternal and obstetric characteristics and Bishop score will be recorded. The main outcome is the overall rate of Cesarean delivery after induction of labor.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gestational age above 24 weeks
• Singleton
• Vertex position
• Labor induction based on obstetrics guidelines

Exclusion Criteria:

• C/I for Induction of labor
• C/I for vaginal birth
• Multiple gestation
• Known fetal anatomical or genetic anomalies.